
How do they earn trust?
Are they service driven and focused on how you feel? Do they listen deeply, use processes, deliver on promises, provide clarity and stay calm? Do they help you understand how to effectively position your home? Do they have the courage to have difficult conversations with honesty and empathy? Fight for every last dollar?
How do they leverage their network?
Do they cultivate strategic relationships with other agents? Do they proactively work their connections behind the scenes to find buyers willing to pay a premium for a quiet, off-market deal?
Do they have a brand buyers recognize and trust?
People trust Re/Max agents to be consummate professionals and Re/Max gives your home credibility with buyers.
Do they truly do the work?
Knock doors? Organize and run events that drive traffic? Promote through all channels? Follow up personally with every agent and open house guest? Track stats, using data and levers to keep your listing fresh and competitive? Do they have a 21-day listing plan to launch the sale of your home with intention? This is what hustle looks like. You no doubt assume any conversation with a realtor comes with a hidden agenda. With me, it really is just a chance to talk things through with someone local who’ll listen, offer perspective, and help you sort out your thinking. Who knows – you might even learn something.